Assistant QA Manager

Silver Hills Bakery; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-focused bakery in Abbotsford, Canada is seeking an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to manage food safety and quality programs. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of food manufacturing QA experience. Responsibilities include supervising QA staff, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

Performance Bonus

RRSP Matching

Free healthy bread

Fitness incentive fund

Friendly work environment

Discounts at retail store

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food manufacturing QA experience, including team supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI standards, CFIA regulations, and allergen programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior QA Manager in developing and implementing food safety programs.
• Supervise and train QA/QC technicians.
• Oversee facility testing programs and audits.
• Lead risk assessments and manage food safety systems.

Skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Risk assessment

CCP management

Verification and validation

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Proficient in Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Microbiology or relevant education

Job description

Position: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

We are looking for an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to join our Quality Assuranceteam! Our Assistant QA Manager will assist in managing food safety and quality programs across our Wheat and Gluten Free operations. As the site’s Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) this role is responsible for maintaining the Food Safety Plan, leading risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and certification standards such as CFIA, BRC, GFCP, GFCO, Kosher, Vegan, and Organic.

Opportunities

As the Assistant QA Manager, you play a key role in executing the company’s food safety and quality objectives. It involves overseeing internal audits, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring systems are in place to meet both regulatory and customer expectations. The Assistant QA Manager works closely with the Senior QA Manager to track performance, address quality or food safety issues, and drive corrective actions where needed.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are passionate about quality assurance and proud to be the champion of quality
• You enjoy working collaboratively in a team and feel equally comfortable working independently
• You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills

Character & Abilities

• You are a multi-tasker who organizes tasks and manages time efficiently
• You are meticulous, process-driven and uber-organized with a keen eye for detail
• You are able to train and coach others effectively
• You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities

Knowledge & skills

• You have strong knowledge of HACCP, risk assessment, CCP/PRP management, verification and validation
• You experience with GFSI standards (preferably BRC), CFIA regulations and gluten-free/allergen programs
• You are proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  

Experience

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or relevant education
• You have 5+ years’ of food manufacturing QA experience, including team supervision

NICE TO HAVE

• Certified PCQI with proven experience managing a Food Safety Plan.

• Experience in commercial baking and Gluten Free environments.
• Showcases strong ability to learn QMS software and digital recordkeeping

things you will do…

• Assist Senior QA Manager in the development and implementation of food safety programs
• Supervise, train, develop and assign projects to QA/QC technicians and Leads
• Oversee facility testing programs and “On Hold” program
• Lead and coordinate customer audits and on-site visits, facilitating preparation, walkthroughs, and follow-up actions
• Ensure consistent execution of GMPs, CCP monitoring, traceability, allergen management, product checks.
• Conduct regular record reviews and initiate timely Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) for where needed.
• Lead and manage risk assessments, validation studies, and ongoing verification activities for critical food safety systems.
• Troubleshoot and investigate food safety and quality issues

other…

• You are willing to work flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days or leave if required

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - 76,000 - 94,000

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